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Unlock the Full Pickleball Court: Stop Playing in a Box

Unlock the Full Pickleball Court: Stop Playing in a Box

Chris Beaumont

Most pickleball players unknowingly limit themselves to just 60% of the court—avoiding key zones that can shift a match’s momentum. This article explores why players fall into predictable patterns, ignoring...

Unlock the Full Pickleball Court: Stop Playing in a Box

Chris Beaumont

Most pickleball players unknowingly limit themselves to just 60% of the court—avoiding key zones that can shift a match’s momentum. This article explores why players fall into predictable patterns, ignoring...

Pickleball Serve Strategy: How to Hit Deep Without Going Long

Pickleball Serve Strategy: How to Hit Deep Without Going Long

Chris Beaumont

Serving deep in pickleball is one of the most underrated tactics—but also one of the riskiest when overdone. A well-placed deep serve can disrupt your opponent’s timing, force weak returns,...

Pickleball Serve Strategy: How to Hit Deep Without Going Long

Chris Beaumont

Serving deep in pickleball is one of the most underrated tactics—but also one of the riskiest when overdone. A well-placed deep serve can disrupt your opponent’s timing, force weak returns,...

The Hidden Problem with Pickleball Practice: Why More Reps Don’t Always Mean Better Play

The Hidden Problem with Pickleball Practice: Why More Reps Don’t Always Mean Better Play

Chris Beaumont

Many pickleball players believe that hitting hundreds of shots in practice leads to match-day success—but that’s not always true. This article exposes a hidden flaw in recreational training: too many...

The Hidden Problem with Pickleball Practice: Why More Reps Don’t Always Mean Better Play

Chris Beaumont

Many pickleball players believe that hitting hundreds of shots in practice leads to match-day success—but that’s not always true. This article exposes a hidden flaw in recreational training: too many...

Who Takes the Middle? Solving Pickleball’s Most Costly Doubles Mistake

Who Takes the Middle? Solving Pickleball’s Most Costly Doubles Mistake

Chris Beaumont

In pickleball doubles, confusion over who takes the middle ball can lead to missed points, paddle clashes, and hesitation—especially at the 3.5 to 4.0 level. While the “forehand in the...

Who Takes the Middle? Solving Pickleball’s Most Costly Doubles Mistake

Chris Beaumont

In pickleball doubles, confusion over who takes the middle ball can lead to missed points, paddle clashes, and hesitation—especially at the 3.5 to 4.0 level. While the “forehand in the...

Why Pickleball Drills Don’t Always Work in Real Matches (And How to Fix Them)

Why Pickleball Drills Don’t Always Work in Real Matches (And How to Fix Them)

Chris Beaumont

Many pickleball players drill daily but still struggle in real games. Why? Because most recreational drills lack decision-making, movement, pressure, and game-like unpredictability. Static dinks, repeated drop shots, and no-stakes...

Why Pickleball Drills Don’t Always Work in Real Matches (And How to Fix Them)

Chris Beaumont

Many pickleball players drill daily but still struggle in real games. Why? Because most recreational drills lack decision-making, movement, pressure, and game-like unpredictability. Static dinks, repeated drop shots, and no-stakes...

Passive Net Play in Pickleball: Why Just Being There Isn’t Enough

Passive Net Play in Pickleball: Why Just Being There Isn’t Enough

Chris Beaumont

Standing at the kitchen line in pickleball isn’t enough—you need to apply pressure to make a difference. Passive net pressers reach the non-volley zone but fail to influence play, relying...

Passive Net Play in Pickleball: Why Just Being There Isn’t Enough

Chris Beaumont

Standing at the kitchen line in pickleball isn’t enough—you need to apply pressure to make a difference. Passive net pressers reach the non-volley zone but fail to influence play, relying...